Converting a Mainstream Gas Guzzler to an Electric Vehicle

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Brian Walsh showing the customized bed of his EV truck and part of the battery bank within.
Brian Walsh showing the customized bed of his EV truck and part of the battery bank within.
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Diagram of the converted electric vehicle.
Diagram of the converted electric vehicle.
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Placement of the battery boxes was critical. The photo above was taken just before starting to weld the battery box frames
Placement of the battery boxes was critical. The photo above was taken just before starting to weld the battery box frames
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View of the motor and part of a bank of deep-cycle 6-volt rechargeable batteries.
View of the motor and part of a bank of deep-cycle 6-volt rechargeable batteries.
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Diagram of electric motor.
Diagram of electric motor.
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Bare-bones instrumentation is an amp and volt meter measuring charge and current power load.
Bare-bones instrumentation is an amp and volt meter measuring charge and current power load.
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Folks may do a double-take the first time they see you
Folks may do a double-take the first time they see you "gassing" up you EV. Expect gawkers.

Replacing an aging engine with an electric engine to convert to an electric vehicle will save time, money, energy, and headaches.

While there are several types of vehicle conversions
possible — such as Dave Arthur’s hybrid electric car
(see MOTHER’S June/July ’93 issue); or using propane or
even wood-produced steam to replace your existing

  • Published on Feb 1, 1997
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